Samuel Ramani
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 06:45
Russia has severe budgetary constraints, and the United Nations is pressuring both sides to respect the peace settlement. So why is Moscow reheating the frozen conflict in Ukraine?
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 06:55
Warming security ties between Iran and Turkmenistan could have long-lasting implications. After their bilateral meeting, Rouhani declared that Iran and Turkmenistan needed to expand their security partnership, because both countries have common interests in counter-terrorism, containing Islamic extremism, and curbing drug trafficking.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 07:35
Uzbekistan’s weakening economic position provides Russia with an opportunity to consolidate a durable trade partnership with Tashkent. Closer Russian economic ties with Uzbekistan could also result in tighter bilateral security cooperation.
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 07:11
In February, the Russian air force announced that MiG-29 fighters and other sophisticated aircraft were headed to Armenia, to a Russian base 25 miles from the Turkish border. Moscow promised Yerevan a $200 million weapons credit and announced talks aimed at making Armenia the host of an essential link in Russia’s regional power grid to Iran.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 07:02
Should the United States chastise or even break with Azerbaijan? One congressman thinks so, given its troubling authoritarian policies, alleged human rights violations, egregious electoral fraud, jailing of investigative journalists and torture of political prisoners.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 06:04
Plans by the country to open its borders to other EEU members could bring some nasty side effects.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 05:14
With a surprisingly proactive policy, Japan is a significant player in the region.
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 06:34
While the U.S. government's rationale that Venezuela poses a threat to U.S. national security is baseless, the unwillingness of Latin American leaders or multilateral regional institutions, like the OAS and South American Union, to move beyond occasional rhetoric slaps-on-the-wrist and confront Venezuela's inexorable drift towards authoritarianism and economic crisis is concerning.